ABOUT US
VISION
Vibrant communities where everyone can achieve their potential
MISSION
Removing barriers to ensure that every person — no matter their race, past mistakes, or the circumstances of their birth — has access to a quality education, fulfilling work, and a healthy family life.
BREAKING DOWN BARRIERS
To ensure that every person no matter their race, past mistakes, or circumstances of their birth has access to a quality education, fulfilling work, and a healthy family life.
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WHAT WE DO
The Georgia Center for Opportunity brings together the solutions that lift people from poverty. Our desire is that each person be given the opportunity to achieve their potential.
HOW WE DO IT
We develop RESEARCH & ANALYSIS because many policies, even if well intentioned, often hinder opportunity.
We develop PARTNERSHIPS because addressing poverty isn’t a solo endeavor. It requires cooperation from people who can meet needs where it matters most — in neighborhoods and communities.
We develop SYSTEMS because sometimes would-be partners lack the tools to work together to address the challenges people face in moving from dependency to self-sufficiency.
OUR TEAM

David Bass
Press Manager

Kristin Barker
Vice President of Workforce Solutions

Buzz Brockway
Vice President of Public Policy

Kimberly Chalek
Vice President of External Affairs

Eric Cochling
Chief Program Officer & General Counsel

Josh Crawford
Director of Criminal Justice Initiatives

David Doverspike
Vice President of Finance and Operations

Jim Eckstein
Executive Vice President

Amber Gorman
Program Manager BETTER WORK Columbus

Rachel Hamilton
Grants Associate

Randy Hicks
President & CEO

John Hill
Family Program Manager

Koppany Jordan
Accounting Analyst

Jamie Lord
Director of Government Affairs

Joyce Mayberry
Vice President of Family

Kelly McGonigal
Director of Institutional Giving

Carolina Pachon
Program Manager, BETTER WORK Gwinnett

Rebecca Primis
Vice President of Communications

Erik Randolph
Director of Research

Paolo Resteghini
Web Developer

Angeline Seames
Development Manager

Jody Wirtz
Director of External Affairs

Katelyn Stewart
Raising Highly Capable Kids Program Manager

Jessica Snellings
Research Analyst

Kelsey Underwood
Vice President of Strategy and Product
NON PROFIT STATUS
The Georgia Center for Opportunity is a 501(C) (3) and operates as a non-partisan non profit.
ANNUAL FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Under the tax-exempt status, all donations and support are tax deductible.
ANNUAL REPORT
Read how GCO has been removing barriers to opportunity in our Annual Reports:
- 2023 Annual Report
- 2022 Annual Report
- 2021 Annual Report
- 2020 Annual Report
- 2019 Annual Report
- 2018 Annual Report
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Click here to view our 2018 Audited Financials
Click here to view our 2018 990 Form
Click here to view our 2019 990 Form